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Which platform pays more? Compare fees and see your real take-home earnings.
Winner
Ghost (Pro)
You keep more
+$97
per $1,000 (9.7% difference)
| Revenue | Substack | Ghost (Pro) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500 | $437 | $485 | $49 Ghost (Pro) |
| $1,000 | $874 | $971 | $97 Ghost (Pro) |
| $5,000 | $4369 | $4855 | $486 Ghost (Pro) |
| $10,000 | $8739 | $9710 | $971 Ghost (Pro) |
| Feature | Substack | Ghost (Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Platform Fee | ||
| Higher Net Earnings | ||
| Processing Included | ||
| No Payout Fee |
Ghost (Pro) pays more than Substack. On $1,000 revenue, you keep $971 on Ghost (Pro) vs $874 on Substack - a difference of $97.
Substack charges 10% platform fee plus 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing. Total effective fee is about 12.6%.
Ghost (Pro) charges 0% platform fee plus 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing. Total effective fee is about 2.9%.
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